beauty blog

I’ve been reduced to using The Hand Treatment on my face thanks to my hobby. http://jen-spec-industries.com/ It’s not so bad for your skin…but it pales in comparison to the actual creme. The Kate Sommerville- ExfoliKate is a miracle worker though. That is if you like…

As a beauty writer, I’ve sampled all manner of cleansers–from cheapo brands to pricey elixirs housed in glass decanters–and have found something to be desired from nearly all. Some made my oily-ish skin too dry and flake-prone. Some felt way too heavy and left behind…

So after a long hiatus, Glitterette is baaaack! Better yet, we’re sporting a snazzy new url (thanks JenSpec)! But now on to the beauty. At dinner the other night, a friend was sporting gold-flecked polish over bare nails and it looked amazing. Not that glittery…

Those not-so-shy with their cosmetic choices will delight in this edgy London-based line. Ultra-pigmented, shocking shades, dramatic finishes–you don’t wear Illamasqua if you want to escape notice. It’s been touted as nighttime makeup, but the site describes influences like Berlin’s club scene in the ’20s…

Trudging back from the subway on a sleet-tastic Sunday night, I was elated to find Sephora still open. And even more delighted to discover the new Tarina Tarantino makeup line. Whenever I catch sight of one of her bright-hued beads, neon baubles or pastel confections,…

Dear Allison Reynolds, As of late you have become my most true beauty icon. Maybe it’s the fact you are a basket case and an artist but I can completely relate to your character. Perhaps it’s this resurgence of the 80’s but you have a…

Question: How adorable is Zooey Deschanel? Answer: Pretty freakin’ adorable! I’m completely smitten with her cool girl gamine style, the way she manages the whole sexy-without-taking-off-half-your-clothes thing and her classic (and never overdone) approach to beauty. Her big blue eyes are such an arresting feature…

Backstage at Jeremy Laing, models were treated to an ethereal, minimalist look courtesy of MAC makeup artist extraordinaire Hung Vanngo and hair guru Marco Santini of ION Studio. Skin was very sheer and natural with just a bit of concealer and muted brows and lashes.…

Although I was tragically misinformed about the correct starting time and didn’t get to check out the backstage beauty happenings, the Betsey Johnson show was still one of my most thrilling NYC moments to date. Held at the Plaza Hotel, the theme for the night…